Head of Film Acquisition

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Head of Film Acquisition and Distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and implementation for film acquisition and distribution
• Oversee editorial and licensing processes, including negotiating contracts and onboarding new films
• Manage a team and daily operations, ensuring achievement of strategic goals and fostering relationships within the film community

Required Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in editorial/licensing within documentary film distribution or equivalent experience
• Proven success in curating educational films and managing outreach and sales pipelines
• Knowledge of academia and higher education pedagogy is beneficial
• Experience in people management and effective team leadership
• Proficient in MS Office suite and capable of learning internal IT systems